Extract Text from PDF
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Free online PDF to Text converter. Extract clean text from any PDF — auto-removes headers, footers & page numbers, handles scanned PDFs with OCR. 100% private, runs in your browser.
Extraction Options
Extracted Text
Editable — tweak the text before copying or downloading.
How To Extract Text From a PDF
Turn any PDF into clean, editable text in seconds — right in your browser.
Upload your PDF, or drag and drop it onto the page. Text-based and scanned PDFs both work.
The tool extracts the text, automatically removing repeating headers, footers and page numbers. Scanned PDFs are read with OCR.
Review and edit the result, then copy it or download it as a .txt file. Everything stays on your device.
Clean Text, Not Just Raw Extraction
Most PDF extractors dump everything — including the page number and journal title stamped on every page. ReadLoudly detects that repeating clutter and leaves you with just the content you actually want.
Auto-Cleanup
Removes running headers, footers and page numbers so you copy clean prose, not layout noise.
OCR for Scans
Image-only and scanned PDFs are read with in-browser OCR — no separate tool required.
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDF to Text Converter - Extract Text from PDF Free | ReadLoudly.
Upload your PDF to ReadLoudly's PDF to Text tool and the text is extracted instantly in your browser. You can copy it, edit it inline, or download it as a .txt file — no account, no upload to a server, and no software to install.
Yes. The tool automatically detects text that repeats in the same position across pages — running headers and footers — and strips standalone page numbers, so you get clean body text. You can toggle this off if you want the raw extraction.
Yes. If a PDF has no embedded text, ReadLoudly runs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) directly in your browser to read the text off the page images. OCR is slower than normal extraction but lets you pull text from scanned documents too.
Yes. ReadLoudly offers a free plan with core text-to-speech and document reading features. Premium plans (Core at $5/month, Plus at $10/month, Pro at $19/month) unlock unlimited uploads, 1200+ AI voices, offline access, and priority processing.
ReadLoudly supports PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTML, ODT, and image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, WEBP) via OCR. Most common document and ebook formats are supported.
ReadLoudly offers 1200+ natural AI voices across 40+ languages. You can adjust speed, pitch, and tone, and choose from male, female, and neutral voice options.
Yes. ReadLoudly is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Dedicated iOS and Android apps are available for offline listening and library sync.
Yes. Documents are processed securely and are not shared with third parties. Files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing. Premium users get extended storage.
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